Crispy Cheese-Filled Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 (8-ounce) skinless, bone-in chicken breast halves
• 3 ounces reduced-fat extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 cup coarsely crushed cornflakes
• 2 teaspoons salt-free lemon-herb seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash)
• 1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Cut a 2-inch-long slit in side of meaty portion of each breast without cutting all the way through the breast. Slice cheese into 4 portions; brush with mustard. Place 1 cheese slice in each slit; secure with wooden picks.
3. Combine cereal and seasoning. Dip chicken in buttermilk; dredge in cereal mixture. Place chicken in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 1 hour. Remove picks, and serve immediately.
4. Tip: These stuffed bone-in chicken breasts are also tasty filled with Swiss cheese or provolone. Instead of the lemon-herb seasoning, you can use extra-spicy herb seasoning or Italian seasoning.